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Anyone Home? There’s Havoc in the House

Justin Riggi, Editor in Chief • January 31, 2024

On October 3, 2023, in a 216 to 210 vote, Republican Kevin McCarthy was unseated from his role as Speaker of the House. This came as a result of McCarthy angering some of his GOP colleagues for having...

Scarsdale Reacts to Acts of Vandalism in the Golden Horseshoe

Ava Schnipper • January 31, 2024

On the evening of January 24, 2024, an act of vandalism was committed at Scoop Shop, an ice cream store, and Cheryl’s Closet, a clothing store, in the Golden Horseshoe, a shopping center on the New Rochelle-Scarsdale...

Q&A: Tom Maguire and Michael Gibbs Return to SHS

Zoe Winston and Alina Yang • January 22, 2024

On Tuesday, December 19th, retired SHS teacher Tom Maguire returned to the classroom to cover for SHS Social Studies teacher Andrew Morgan, who left for paternity leave. Maguire taught history at SHS for...

What Golf’s New Rule Means for the Game

Rory Winston, Writer • January 9, 2024

In the past hundred years, the game of golf has changed tremendously. A century ago, golf clubs were made of wood, and golfers had just begun using balls with dimples and a rubber core. They knew little...

Coach Bryant’s Classes Journey to Alvin Ailey Dance Theater

Justin Zhang, Writer • January 8, 2024

On December 7th, SHS physical education teacher Margaret Bryant took her classes to attend a performance in New York City by the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. “We were able to see the most famous modern...

Reimagining the Regents: Transforming Educational Assessments

Ariana Riggi and Rory Winston • January 8, 2024

Mandatory Regents exams, which have been a part of New York State educational policy since 1865, and have undergone numerous changes over the years, may soon evolve to be optional. New York State has...

Matilda Review

Emily Schulmann, Writer • December 22, 2023

SHS drama director Barbra Malecki and students worked to bring Matilda the Musical to the Scarsdale High School stage. Over three consecutive nights, December 17, 18 and 19, the drama club performed the...

Universal Club Meeting Meets with Moderate Success

Rory Winston, Writer • December 17, 2023

On Friday, October 27th, 2023 SHS students enjoyed a special treat. Instead of a typical Friday morning, students had the opportunity to attend club meetings between 8:00 and 8:35 AM, during what is usually...

Black Friday: From Chaotic Crowds to Clicks and Comfort

Rory Winston and Justin Zhang • December 16, 2023

The Friday after Thanksgiving, with its reputation of large, hectic crowds rushing into stores, seems to have lost its spark. Videos capturing the chaos of people willing to get injured to score a discount...

Habitat For Humanity Holds Annual Festive Fundraising Event

Rory Winston and Zoe Winston • December 16, 2023

On December 8th, the annual Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread House building fundraiser took place in SHS’s cafeteria. It is a great hallmark of the holiday season drawing crowds of all ages and allowing...

December School Government House Meeting Notes

Matan Davies, News Editor • December 16, 2023

A lot was discussed at the school and class government house meeting on December 14, 2023. Here’s a summary of what went on: Principal Kenneth Bonamo said that he was looking forward to the upcoming...

Frozen Yogurt is Back: Fan Favorite Treat Returns to the Learning Commons Menu

Zoe Winston • November 20, 2023

Costing just 85¢ per ounce, a new treat greeted SHS students last month in the Learning Commons. A glimmering silver box featuring three handles radiated joy across the building, welcoming the return...